Babe is 5 months!

I can't believe it, but our babe is five months old today.





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That's the one!
Loving being able to blog with the iPhone. Awesome, awesome, awesome.

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Can You Read This

The Man is going out of town leaving M.E. Computers less so I thought I better figure out a way for this iPhone to come to my aid once again.


Babe sitting in the van with ME waiting for Buddy.
I hope this works.


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Spirit Day

A*W*E uh, huh

S*O*M*E that's right

[Our School] Awesome are We!

Buddy's cheer.

Buddy and LG would both get to participate in our school's spirit day.
Buddy could hardly contain himself and stay seated during the cheering, yelling and goofiness. 
I took a bunch of pictures but few are worth viewing because with the terrible gym lighting, squirmming kids, and people moving about its near impossible to get a pic. 

After the big school did their cheers and chants, the preschool was invited in. I managed this decent pic of LG waving his pompom wildly.  It was awesome. He was so cute.  

Buddy with his 8th grade Friend.  How cool is the cheese head?

I returned home and actually took a nap with Babe.  He got M.E. up 5 times last night and I've been a zombie all day.  Needless to say, I've gotten very little to nothing accomplished today - went to school and back twice and that's it. 

Wish M.E. better luck tonight.

We awoke to...........

a *FLASH* and a *POW*

then silence.

The transformer outside our bedroom window blew a fuse at 6:30AM this morning.

What a way to start the day.

Buddy had to get ready for school by flashlight.

LG would walk around the house half scared saying,

"I want it to get hunny now" (think sunny).

We'd give him a flashlight and he went back to bed. 

 By 8:30 the lights were back on, thanks to this guy.

Hooray for long telescopic poles that can flip a switch 30 feet in the air.

Labor Day

The weather has finally given in and allowed a breather for all of us in OK.  Its in the 80s for the frist time since June - I think.  Its amazing how refreshing it is and how everyone feels the same way.  At school pick up, everyone is out of their cars talking and chatting and catching up in the nice, almost cool breeze.  On Friday the playground was packed after school.  We've all been cooped up in our air condition houses, schools, and cars too long. 
With this most pleasant break in the heat and a three day weekend approaching, the Man and I both agreed we had to get away, had to take advantage of the weather, and had to have some time to just be a family.  After about an hour of surfing the world wide web, we came across alittle lake and recreation area in Arkansas that would be perfect and booked a cabin for Sunday night.  We were lazy about getting the camping gear assembled & ready and opted for a cabin.  What a wonderful idea!

We took our time Sunday morning getting everyone up and ready and left the house about 10.  It was such a gorgeous day.  We headed East on a road we've never been on, which was refreshing and took our sweet time. 
First stop was a state park here in OK, Natural Falls.  The name is very original. We would enjoy a packed lunch and some nice cool breezes.

Cute little park in the middle of nowhere.  We actually missed the road and had to back track.  Thank You iPhone maps!

With the drought that has consumed us this summer the large falls, which would normally be flowing over the top of the outcrop was dry - I'm thinking Unnatural Falls.

M.E. and Babe.  I love my sling.  And after the huge climb back up to the top of this outcrop, I was grateful my hands were free to use the handrails - I need them for support.  I also got several comments from other visitors wishing they too had such a contraption, as strollers couldn't nagivate the stairs.

At least the water table was still running and we got to see and hear the wonderful sound of falling water.  It was nice and rejuvinating to listen to.  I would have loved to stay longer but there wasn't very good railing on the little deck and LG was bound and determined to fall in the pool, so we cut our visit short.

I love these kinds of pics.  Thanks to the Man for taking all the pics on this adventure as my hands were full.  My boys are getting so big.

Later we would cross the state line and make our way to the cutest little lake.

The cute little one room cabin, with air condition and no tv.  It was perfect.

A quick change and the boys were ready for the lake.  I can not stress enough how awesome it was.  The weather was PERFECT.

The boys were so excited, unfortunately the water levels were high and there wasn't much of a sandy beach to play on.  But the boys went right on in the water.

They are hard to see, but they are out there having a blast.  LG would break one of his arm floaties the first 30 seconds in the water and the Man would stuff it under his swim shirt.  He looked like a shark swimming around with a big hump back.

The batteries in the camera would go out on M.E., I forgot to change them before leaving the van.  So the next couple of pics are from the iPhone camera.  Thanks again iPhone!

M.E. and Babe sittin' in the shade.  I am not in bathing suit shape - not at all.

A little bright and over exsposed but you can see the happiness on his face.

Buddy after swimming.

The Man - always working.

Look at this adorable Little Guy.  He says,

"Mom, I need an apple pie" Too funny!

Back at the cabin the Man and I work on getting some supper going and hanging out with the boys.  They really didn't know what to think about the no TV cabin, but it turned out to be no big deal, I'd brought enough activities.

The Man grilling some pork chops.

M.E. and the boys!  Thanks again iPhone for some before dinner entertaiment for Buddy.

Didn't take us long to make a mess of the place.

Opposite view.

The Greatest View.

Later on, we loaded up and headed into town, for supplies and ice cream.  Using the iPhone I was able to locate a local ice cream palor.  Thanks again iPhone!

Maggie Moos - similar to Cold Stone or Marble Slab Creameries.  It was yummy!

Buddy got cotton candy and LG strawberry.

Can't wait for Babe to get to eat some cream.

What a face.

Some playing and loving before bed.

Oh brothers!

The next day we would take our time to pack up after breakfast.

Buddy getting his pole ready for fishing.

LG found a rock.

We headed to the lake for some fishing.  The Babe and I hung out at the van and enjoyed another wonderful day, while the men fished.

The Man caught one bluegill.

Buddy caught a turtle.

We would then head home and enjoy the rest of our three day weekend.  It was so refreshing, rejuvinating and rewarding to get away - just the five of us!

Hope you had a Happy Labor Day!

The Winner Is.................

Hey Angie.... I'll be mailing out a real cute Target Card to you this week!

Thanks Everybody for commenting and reading.  Below is a recap of the last week.

Recap

Seems like I can't quite get my ducks in a row when it comes to blogging - but in my defense I'm busy. BUSY.

Wednesday

Buddy loves my iPhone and has already downloaded several free games, which he plays every chance he gets.  It even entertains Babe on occassion as you can see. He loves his big brother so much.

Friday

We has our vannual Back-to-School Picnic

LG made about ten trips to the food and back only getting one item at a time.  It was pretty funny.  He also thought we were going to be camping at school.  He was very diappointed.

Babe and M.E

Buddy and his friends at the picnic.  Love it.

LG striking a pose of the playground.

Saturday

We went down to visit a friend, who would take the boys swimming.

Here's their little girl with my boys.  How cute is this? I think she has a major crush on Buddy.

Sunday

After church, a friend would come home with Buddy and they played hard.  I tried to get their pictures - here's what I got.

Monday

First Football Practice

I didn't manage any action shots because my batteries died.

They would remain so all week, so didn't get much captured this week, but life's all good.  I hope everyone has a great Labor Day.